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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671,016.96, 1,006,214.40 and 250,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671,016.96, 1,006,214.40 and 250,179.84 is: 375,153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671,016.96 : 1,006,214.40 = 250,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671,016.96/1,006,214.40 = 250,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671,016.96x = 1,006,214.40 × 250,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671,016.96x = 251,734,557,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,734,557,597.70/671,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,153.79

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